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24 Oct 2011   #1

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how Windows 7, out of the box, positions boot files on a HD?

I'm away from my new Windows 7 box ATM, but am curious. Has anyone here looked into how Windows 7, out of the box, positions boot files on a HD? Does it simply group them together wherever there is space or does it also position the group on faster outer tracks/cylinders?

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24 Oct 2011   #2

Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
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Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by BitGroomer View Post
I'm away from my new Windows 7 box ATM, but am curious. Has anyone here looked into how Windows 7, out of the box, positions boot files on a HD? Does it simply group them together wherever there is space or does it also position the group on faster outer tracks/cylinders?
Superfetch optimises the boot process, as well as loading programs. (See the link I posted above). I don't know about putting it on faster tracks, but it does place them all in a "line" so the spinner doesn't have to seek for them

Last edited by Brink; 25 Oct 2011 at 11:01 AM.. Reason: added your link since I moved these posts to a new thread
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